Cleaning basket for cleaning machine and cleaning machine

Abstract

The cleaning basket comprises a hollow bottom wall and side walls vertically extending from the edge of the bottom wall, all the side walls and the bottom wall jointly define a containing cavity, and the cleaning basket is characterized in that a space above the containing cavity comprises a first area, a second area and a third area which are arranged side by side; the top of the containing cavity is provided with a first turning plate and a second turning plate which can be turned over relatively, the first edge of the first turning plate is rotationally connected to the first edge of the second area, and the first edge of the second turning plate is rotationally connected to the second edge, opposite to the first edge, of the second area. A first tableware accommodating state is formed in the state that the first turning plate is turned over outwards and covers the first area, and the second turning plate is turned over outwards and covers the third area; when the first turning plate is turned inwards and covers the second area, and the second turning plate is turned inwards and covers the second area, a second tableware accommodating state is formed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dishwashers, in particular to a washing basket for washing machines and a washing machine. Background Art

[0002] In existing dishwashers, a spray arm is generally disposed at the bottom of a washing chamber, and a water column sprayed upward passes through the bottom wall of a vegetable basket or a dish rack to impact the objects to be washed in the vegetable basket or the dish rack.

[0003] At present, a washing basket for holding tableware or fruits and vegetables is usually set on the spray arm of a dishwasher to facilitate the restraint of the objects to be washed, so that the water column sprayed by the spray arm can cover all the objects to be washed as much as possible. For example, the Chinese utility model patent "Dishwasher bowl basket and dishwasher" (application number: CN201320004159.1) with authorization announcement number CN203089050U discloses such a bowl basket structure. The dishwasher structure disclosed in the Chinese invention patent "A fruit and vegetable washing machine" (application number: CN201821329000.6) with authorization announcement number CN209564039U is equipped with a vegetable basket.

[0004] Currently, the space for the bowl basket is limited, and when there are many dishes to be washed, it cannot meet the washing needs. Utility Model Content

[0005] The first technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a cleaning basket for a cleaning machine which can be adjusted according to the size and quantity of objects to be cleaned so as to meet more cleaning needs of users in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0006] The second technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a cleaning machine using the above-mentioned cleaning basket in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve at least one of the above technical problems is:

[0008] A cleaning basket for a cleaning machine comprises a hollow bottom wall and side walls extending vertically from the edge of the bottom wall, wherein the side walls and the bottom wall together enclose a accommodating cavity, wherein the space above the accommodating cavity comprises a first area, a second area, and a third area arranged side by side, wherein a first flap and a second flap which can be flipped relative to each other are arranged on the top of the accommodating cavity, wherein a first side of the first flap is rotationally connected to a first edge of the second area, and a first side of the second flap is rotationally connected to a second edge of the second area arranged opposite to the first edge, wherein a first tableware accommodating state is formed when the first flap is flipped outwards and covers the first area and the second flap is flipped outwards and covers the third area, and a second tableware accommodating state is formed when the first flap is flipped inwards and covers the second area and the second flap is flipped inwards and covers the second area.

[0009] The utility model is provided with a reversible first flap and a second flap on the top of the washing basket. When the number of dishes to be washed is small, the first flap and the second flap can be omitted, or the first flap and the second flap can be rotated outward to above the first area and the third area, and smaller dishes can be placed in the first area and the third area, and larger plates can be placed in the second area; when the number of dishes to be washed is large, the first flap and the second flap can be flipped to above the second area, and smaller dishes can be placed under the second area, and larger or smaller dishes can be placed on the flaps above the first area, the third area and the second area; the utility model can be adjusted according to the size and quantity of the objects to be washed to meet more washing needs of users.

[0010] Preferably, in the second tableware accommodating state, the second side of the first flap overlaps the second side of the second flap so that the two form a complete supporting surface. This structure facilitates providing more space for placing more tableware at the height of the washing basket. The cross section of the supporting surface is a V-shaped structure with a slightly downward sinking in the middle, but the slope of the two sides of the V-shaped structure relative to the horizontal plane is small, and the slope is set at 5 to 10 degrees to improve the stability of tableware placement.

[0011] Preferably, the first region is provided with a first support rod in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket near the edge, the second region is provided with a second support rod in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket at the first edge, the first edge of the first flap is provided with a first claw for detachably and rotatably clamping the first flap on the second support rod, and the second edge of the first flap arranged opposite to the first edge is provided with a first buckle capable of being placed on the first support rod when the first flap covers the first region. The above structure facilitates the connection of the first flap and provides support for the first flap according to its flipping state.

[0012] Preferably, the first clamping claw is a U-shaped structure, the inner cavity of the U-shaped structure clamps the second support rod therein, and the first side of the first flap is also provided with a first convex clamp arranged close to the first clamping claw, and when the first flap covers the second area, the first convex clamp is used to abut against the bottom of the second support rod to limit the first flap from further turning inward. The above structure is adopted to limit the first flap above the second area, so that the first flap and the second flap cooperate to form a supporting surface.

[0013] Preferably, the third area is provided with a third support rod in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket near the edge, the second area is provided with a fourth support rod in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket at the second edge, the first side of the second flap is provided with a second claw for detachably and rotatably clamping the second flap on the fourth support rod, and the second side of the second flap arranged opposite to the first side is provided with a second buckle that can be placed on the third support rod when the second flap covers the third area. The above structure facilitates the connection of the second flap and provides support for the second flap according to its flipping state.

[0014] Preferably, the second clamping claw is a U-shaped structure, the inner cavity of the U-shaped structure clamps the fourth support rod therein, and the first side of the second flap is also provided with a second convex clamp arranged close to the second clamping claw, and when the second flap covers the second area, the second convex clamp is used to abut against the bottom of the fourth support rod to limit the second flap from further turning inward. The above structure is adopted to limit the second flap above the second area, so that the first flap and the second flap cooperate to form a supporting surface.

[0015] Preferably, the first buckle and the second buckle are both formed into a herringbone structure extending outward from the second edge of the corresponding flap, and when the first flap and the second flap cover the second area, the first buckle and the second buckle are elastically squeezed. The above structure is adopted to meet the support stability of the first flap and the second flap in two states.

[0016] Preferably, a first support frame and a second support frame are arranged at intervals and extend upward on the bottom of the washing basket, the first support frame is arranged corresponding to the second support rod and is inclined from bottom to top toward the first area, and the second support frame is arranged corresponding to the third area and is inclined from bottom to top toward the second area. The first support frame and the second support frame can be used to support dishes, plates, etc. as needed.

[0017] It is further preferred that the vertical parts of the first support rod, the second support rod, the third support rod, and the fourth support rod are all provided with a retractable structure, and when the first flap covers the first area and the second flap covers the third area, the first support rod, the second support rod, the third support rod, and the fourth support rod are shortened downward; when the first flap and the second flap cover the second area, the first support rod, the second support rod, the third support rod, and the fourth support rod are extended upward. With the above structure, the flap and the corresponding support frame can be used to enclose a relatively independent space for placing fruits and vegetables, etc., and the cleaning basket can be used as a fruit and vegetable basket.

[0018] A cleaning machine comprises a box body, in which a spray arm arranged near the bottom is arranged, and also comprises the above-mentioned cleaning basket, which is placed in the box body and above the spray arm.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the utility model are as follows: the utility model is provided with a flip-over first flap and a second flap on the top of the washing basket. When the number of dishes to be washed is small, the first flap and the second flap can be omitted, or the first flap and the second flap can be rotated outward to above the first area and the third area, and smaller dishes can be placed in the first area and the third area, and larger plates can be placed in the second area; when the number of dishes to be washed is large, the first flap and the second flap can be flipped to above the second area, and smaller dishes can be placed under the second area, and larger or smaller dishes can be placed on the flaps above the first area, the third area and the second area; the utility model can be adjusted according to the size and quantity of the objects to be washed to meet more cleaning needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing basket according to an embodiment of the utility model (first tableware accommodating state);

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view of

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the washing basket according to an embodiment of the utility model (second tableware accommodating state);

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Side view of

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of part B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The present invention will be described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the cleaning basket for the cleaning machine of the present embodiment includes a hollow bottom wall 11 and side walls 12 extending vertically from the edge of the bottom wall 11, and each side wall 12 and the bottom wall 11 together enclose a accommodating cavity, and the space above the accommodating cavity includes a first area 01, a second area 02, and a third area 03 arranged side by side, and a first flap 1 and a second flap 2 that can be flipped relative to each other are provided on the top of the accommodating cavity, a first side of the first flap 1 is rotatably connected to a first edge of the second area 02, and a first side of the second flap 2 is rotatably connected to a second edge of the second area 02 arranged opposite to the first edge thereof, a first tableware accommodating state is formed when the first flap 1 is flipped outward and covers the first area 01, and the second flap 2 is flipped outward and covers the third area 03, and a second tableware accommodating state is formed when the first flap 1 is flipped inward and covers the second area 02, and the second flap 2 is flipped inward and covers the second area 02.

[0029] In the second tableware accommodating state, the second side of the first flap 1 and the second side of the second flap 2 overlap relative to each other so that the two form a complete supporting surface. This structure is convenient for providing more space for placing more tableware at the height of the washing basket. The cross section of the supporting surface is a V-shaped structure with a slightly downward sinking in the middle, but the slope of the two sides of the V-shaped structure relative to the horizontal plane is small, and the slope is set at 5 to 10 degrees to improve the stability of tableware placement.

[0030] The first region 01 is provided with a first support rod 10 in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket near the edge, the second region 02 is provided with a second support rod 20 in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket at the first edge, the first side of the first flap 1 is provided with a first claw 100 for detachably and rotatably clamping it on the second support rod 20, and the second side of the first flap 1 arranged opposite to the first side is provided with a first buckle 101 that can be placed on the first support rod 10 when the first flap 1 covers the first region 01. The above structure facilitates the connection of the first flap 1 and provides support for it according to the flipping state of the first flap 1. A third support rod 30 in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket is provided near the edge of the third area 03, a fourth support rod 40 in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket is provided at the second edge of the second area 02, a second claw 200 is provided on the first side of the second flap 2 to detachably and rotatably clamp it on the fourth support rod 40, and a second buckle 201 is provided on the second side of the second flap 2 arranged opposite to the first side, which can be placed on the third support rod 30 when the second flap 2 covers the third area 03. The above structure facilitates the connection of the second flap and provides support for it according to the flipping state of the second flap.

[0031] The first clamping claw 100 is a U-shaped structure, and the inner cavity of the U-shaped structure clamps the second support rod 20 therein. The first side of the first flap 1 is also provided with a first convex clamp 102 arranged near the first clamping claw 100. When the first flap 1 covers the second area 02, the first convex clamp 102 is used to abut against the bottom of the second support rod 20 to limit the first flap 1 from continuing to flip inward. The above structure is adopted to limit the first flap 1 above the second area 02. The second clamping claw 200 is a U-shaped structure, and the inner cavity of the U-shaped structure clamps the fourth support rod 40 therein. The first side of the second flap 2 is also provided with a second convex clamp 202 arranged near the second clamping claw 200. When the second flap 2 covers the second area 02, the second convex clamp 202 is used to abut against the bottom of the fourth support rod 40 to limit the second flap 2 from continuing to flip inward. The above structure is adopted to limit the second flap 2 above the second area 02, so that the first flap 1 and the second flap 2 cooperate to form a supporting surface.

[0032] The first buckle 101 and the second buckle 201 are both formed into a herringbone structure extending outward from the second edge of the corresponding flap, and the first buckle 101 and the second buckle 201 are elastically squeezed when the first flap 1 and the second flap 2 cover the second area 02. The above structure is adopted to meet the support stability of the first flap 1 and the second flap 2 in two states.

[0033] The bottom of the washing basket is provided with a first support frame 111 and a second support frame 112 which are arranged at intervals and extend upward, the first support frame 111 is arranged corresponding to the second support rod 20 and is inclined from bottom to top toward the first area 01, and the second support frame 112 is arranged corresponding to the third area 02 and is inclined from bottom to top toward the second area 02. The first support frame 111 and the second support frame 112 can be used to support dishes, plates, etc. as needed.

[0034] The cleaning machine of this embodiment includes a box body, in which a spray arm arranged near the bottom is provided, and also includes the above-mentioned cleaning basket, which is placed in the box body and above the spray arm.

[0035] In this embodiment, a reversible and detachable first flap 1 and second flap 2 are provided on the top of the washing basket. When the number of dishes to be washed is small, the first flap 1 and the second flap 2 may not be used, or the first flap 1 and the second flap 2 may be rotated outward to above the first area 01 and the third area 03, and smaller dishes may be placed in the first area 01 and the third area 03, and larger plates may be placed in the second area 02; when the number of dishes to be washed is large, the first flap 1 and the second flap 2 may be flipped to above the second area 02, and smaller dishes may be placed under the second area 02, and large or small dishes may be placed on the flaps above the first area 01, the third area 02 and the second area 02, which may be adjusted according to the size and quantity of the objects to be washed to meet more washing needs of users.

[0036] Embodiment 2:

[0037] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that:

[0038] The vertical parts of the first support rod 10, the second support rod 20, the third support rod 30, and the fourth support rod 40 are all provided with a telescopic structure. The telescopic structure can adopt an existing telescopic rod, and is limited by an elastic limiting convex column after extension or contraction. When the first flap 1 covers the first area 02 and the second flap 2 covers the third area 03, the first support rod 10, the second support rod 20, the third support rod 30, and the fourth support rod 40 are shortened and arranged downward; when the first flap 1 and the second flap 2 cover the second area 02, the first support rod 10, the second support rod 20, the third support rod 30, and the fourth support rod 40 are extended and arranged upward. With the above structure, the flap and the corresponding support frame can be used to enclose a relatively independent space for placing fruits and vegetables, etc., and the cleaning basket can be used as a fruit and vegetable basket.

[0039] In the specification and claims of the present invention, terms indicating directions, such as "front", "rear", "up", "down", "left", "right", "side", "top", "bottom", etc., are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of the present invention, but these terms are used here only for the purpose of convenience of description and are determined based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present invention can be arranged in different directions, these terms indicating directions are only used as explanations and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "up" and "down" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

Claims

1. A cleaning basket for a cleaning machine, comprising a hollow bottom wall (11) and side walls (12) extending vertically from the edge of the bottom wall (11), wherein each side wall (12) and the bottom wall (11) together enclose a receiving cavity, characterized in that: The space above the accommodating cavity comprises a first area (01), a second area (02) and a third area (03) arranged side by side; a first flap (1) and a second flap (2) which can be flipped relative to each other are arranged at the top of the accommodating cavity; a first side of the first flap (1) is rotatably connected to a first edge of the second area (02); a first side of the second flap (2) is rotatably connected to a second edge of the second area (02) arranged relative to the first edge; a first tableware accommodating state is formed when the first flap (1) flips outwards and covers the first area (01) and the second flap (2) flips outwards and covers the third area (03); a second tableware accommodating state is formed when the first flap (1) flips inwards and covers the second area (02) and the second flap (2) flips inwards and covers the second area (02).

2. The cleaning basket for a cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the second tableware accommodating state, the second edge of the first flap (1) and the second edge of the second flap (2) are overlapped relative to each other so that the two form a complete supporting surface.

3. The cleaning basket for a cleaning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first area (01) is provided with a first support rod (10) in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket near the edge, and the second area (02) is provided with a second support rod (20) in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket at the first edge, and the first side of the first flap (1) is provided with a first claw (100) for detachably and rotatably clamping the first flap on the second support rod (20), and the second side of the first flap (1) arranged opposite to the first side is provided with a first buckle (101) capable of being placed on the first support rod (10) when the first flap (1) covers the first area (01).

4. The cleaning basket for a cleaning machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first clamping claw (100) is in a U-shaped structure, and the inner cavity of the U-shaped structure clamps the second support rod (20) therein. A first convex clamp (102) arranged close to the first clamping claw (100) is also provided at the first edge of the first flap (1). When the first flap (1) covers the second area (02), the first convex clamp (102) is used to abut against the bottom of the second support rod (20) to limit the first flap (1) from continuing to flip inward.

5. The cleaning basket for a cleaning machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third area (03) is provided with a third support rod (30) in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket near the edge, and a fourth support rod (40) in an inverted U-shaped structure supported on the top of the washing basket is provided at the second edge of the second area (02), and a second claw (200) is provided on the first side of the second flap (2) for detachably and rotatably clamping the second flap on the fourth support rod (40), and a second buckle (201) is provided on the second side of the second flap (2) arranged opposite to the first side, which can be placed on the third support rod (30) when the second flap (2) covers the third area (03).

6. The cleaning basket for a cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second clamping claw (200) is in the form of a U-shaped structure, the inner cavity of which clamps the fourth support rod (40) therein, and a second convex clamp (202) arranged close to the second clamping claw (200) is also provided at the first edge of the second flap (2). When the second flap (2) covers the second area (02), the second convex clamp (202) is used to abut against the bottom of the fourth support rod (40) to limit the second flap (2) from continuing to flip inward.

7. The cleaning basket for a cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first buckle (101) and the second buckle (201) are both formed into a herringbone structure extending outward from the second edge of the corresponding flap, and when the first flap (1) and the second flap (2) cover the second area (02), the first buckle (101) and the second buckle (201) are elastically squeezed.

8. The cleaning basket for a cleaning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first support frame (111) and a second support frame (112) are arranged at intervals and extend upwards on the bottom of the cleaning basket; the first support frame (111) is arranged corresponding to the second support rod (20) and is inclined from bottom to top toward the first area (01); the second support frame (112) is arranged corresponding to the third area (03) and is inclined from bottom to top toward the second area (02).

9. The cleaning basket for a cleaning machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The vertical parts of the first support rod (10), the second support rod (20), the third support rod (30) and the fourth support rod (40) are all provided with a retractable structure. When the first flap (1) covers the first area (01) and the second flap (2) covers the third area (03), the first support rod (10), the second support rod (20), the third support rod (30) and the fourth support rod (40) are shortened and arranged downward; when the first flap (1) and the second flap (2) cover the second area (02), the first support rod (10), the second support rod (20), the third support rod (30) and the fourth support rod (40) are extended and arranged upward.

10. A cleaning machine, comprising a box, wherein a spray arm is arranged near the bottom of the box, characterized in that: It also comprises a cleaning basket according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the cleaning basket is placed in the box and above the spray arm.

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